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Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart

Vacation home near Alys Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 144298 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watersound, FL
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

WaterSound Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this WaterSound Beach vacation home, you'll find Seacrest Beach and Deer Lake State Park. Camp Creek Lake and South Walton Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Deer Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Camp Creek Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seagrove Beach East - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • South Walton Beaches - 10 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart

What Guests Love

* Golf Cart Provided
* 6 Adult Beach Cruiser Bikes Provided
* Professionally designed
* Beach Towels Included
* 2-car garage
* Private pool (Pool heat may be added for $45/day plus tax)
* Gulf views from the crow’s nest lookout
* Easy walk to the beach

Lending a bit of elegant Cape Cod style to the breathtaking shores of the Emerald Coast, Beach Bear Cottage sits cradled in the luxurious yet laid-back 30A neighborhood of Watersound. With 5 relaxing bedrooms, a private pool, and multiple living spaces, families and groups of friends will love how Beach Bear Cottage keeps them close together, yet provides plenty of space to spread out, too. Guests of Watersound have private beach access, too.

When you arrive at Beach Bear Cottage, the clapboard siding, crisp white trim, tropical landscaping, and nautical-inspired oval accent windows provide a welcoming and unmistakable coastal charm. Once inside, the main level great room is vast, bright, and wide open. The high ceilings have a lovely tray detail and the large sun-kissed windows fill the space with sunshine. Two sofas are piled high with pillows along with two sitting chairs to provide ample seating for everyone.

Also on the first floor is the professional-chef-worthy kitchen. A giant island is filled with storage space and has seating for four and a farmhouse sink. The beautiful cabinets are double-stacked to the ceiling and topped with gorgeous slabs of patterned quartz. High-end appliances include a signature Wolf gas range with a pot-filler, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a paneled refrigerator. A large dining table for eight provides for great seating to enjoy a wonderful meal or hold a family game night.

The first of five serene bedrooms is on the main floor and includes a plush king-size bed, HDTV, and an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and step-in shower.

On the second level are the four additional bedrooms— as well as another living area and a laundry room. The second bedroom has a bunk with 2 queen-size beds and the third bedroom has a king-size bed. These two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill style bathroom with double vanity and step-in shower. The fourth bedroom has two twin-size bunk beds and an amazing second living area with an HDTV and great seating, making it a perfect place for kids to hang out. The fifth and final bedroom is the primary suite— with a sumptuous, four-poster, king-size bed and flatscreen HDTV. The ensuite primary bathroom includes a freestanding tub, glass-enclosed shower, double vanity and large closet.

From the second level, you can also climb the stairs to the soaring third-floor lookout space with views of the gorgeous Watersound community and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This spot was built for sipping a cocktail while watching a sherbert-colored sunset light up the sky above you.

Back on the main level, a screened-in porch sits just off the great room and provides another comfortable spot to kick off your flip-flops and read a book or watch a little TV. There’s a built-in outdoor grill and dining space out here too. This leads out to the sparkling private swimming pool. A soothing waterfall feature adds a lovely ambiance.

HOME LAYOUT: (Sleeps 12)

FIRST FLOOR

* Open LIVING and DINING area with fireplace
* Gourmet KITCHEN
* Private POOL
* Screened-in PORCH with LIVING AREA, fireplace, and built-in grill
* BEDROOM with a king-size bed and ensuite BATH (Sleeps 2)
* Two-car GARAGE

SECOND FLOOR

* PRIMARY SUITE with a king-size bed and ensuite BATH (Sleeps 2)
* BEDROOM with a king-size bed and jack-and-jill style ensuite BATH(Sleeps 2)
* BEDROOM with one queen bunk bed, 2 queen beds total (Sleeps 2)
* LIVING AREA & BEDROOM with couch, HDTV, & two twin bunks, 4 twin beds total (Sleeps 4)
* LAUNDRY ROOM

THIRD FLOOR

* CROW’S NEST lookout with COVERED PATIO

TDT-102984

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,298 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beach Bear Cottage Watersound Gulf Views Pool Golf Cart Bikes
1782-222299

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Seacrest Beach and 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Alys Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 11.6 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Beach Bear Cottage - Watersound, Gulf Views, Private Pool, Bikes, & Golf Cart Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best yet! would highly recommend this property and management group
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Move D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best week

We had a wonderful time at this property! It’s perfect just go!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daynese h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation home for a family.

The house is really beautiful and well designed. Comfortable and perfect in every way. The management team is organized, responsive and informative. Loved having the golf cart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed everything about Beach Bear Cottage! The house is beautiful and the golf cart made getting to the beach a breeze. We have stayed in WaterSound many times and this was our favorite house by far!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Great return trip to Bear Beach Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this house for the second year in a row. As it was last year, the house, the location and the amenities were outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Watersound and hope to return again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Will stay again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful home with plenty of space for both adult children and grandchild. Golf cart was such a big help with a 6 month old. Will certainly try and stay here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Giles C.

Beach Bear House

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My whole family enjoyed the house ,it is a beautiful home !We did not enjoy the construction that started Wednesday afternoon next door.The rental company should have know and disclosed that construction was happening next door.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Incredible Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is absolutely gorgeous and incredibly comfortable. Our whole family noted that it’s the best house we’ve ever rented at the beach. It had everything we needed and the location was superb. We will definitely be renting this home again for our next 30A vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Amazing Designer Home in Prime Watersound Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been staying in Watersound for many years and have rented all types of properties. Beach Bear Cottage is the nicest property we have stayed at so far. The house is absolutely beautiful, very large, and perfect for multiple families. The location is perfect and everything is easily accessible (golf cart included!). We will definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bentonville, AR

One of the best in Watersound

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I stay in Watersound multiple times a year and had not seen this on the market before so we booked it and were not disappointed. The property was gorgeous and the management company was also top-notch. We can't wait to stay here again and will definitely be using 30A Luxury Vacations going forward.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

The perfect women’s getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach Bear Cottage is beautiful! It was more than enough space for our group of 9 women. The beds were super comfortable and the house was well decorated and fresh. The screened porch, small plunge pool, and widows’s watch added to our trip. We will certainly choose this house again if it is available.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home - Amazing Location

First 0ff - this home is beautiful and perfect for families and larger groups. The location to the beach is perfect, and the golf cart if very helpful to get everything back and forth. The home is newer, so there are (were) some smaller issues that got sorted out, as you would expect with a newer home. Pool is great, but heater didnt work and would have been great to have running for our trip. Fire alarm would go off randomly, and I believe was resolved. Still some of the fittings sitting around in drawers and no hair dryers, which was solved for our stay. Looking past the small things, the home is great! Would 100% book again. Also - having no house to the east of the property is a HUGE win during busier times to ensure more privacy and piece and quiet. Great Home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024